Ethnic Qiang: The Only Living Group in Oracle Bone Records

Ethnic Qiang

The Only Living Group in Oracle Bone Records

With a history of no less than 6,000 years, the Qiang people are widely regarded as one of the oldest ethnic groups in China and even in the world.
Among all ethnic names recorded in the Shang Dynasty oracle bone inscriptions, “Qiang” is the only one that has survived and been in continuous use to this day, making it the earliest attested ethnic name in China.

Qiang character in Chinese, resemble people wearing sheep horn headgear, representing the primitive nomadic tribes originating from northwest China with sheep as their totem. Nowadays Qiang people mainly live in mountainous areas in west direction out of Chengdu city, which is widely recognized as Panda’s hometown, capital of gourmet, economic center and hub city of western China. That means, very easy and very convenient to achieve and travel!

Having been dormant for too long time, Qiang people and their community now become dazzling pearl of culture and business. Not only more and more people come to visit Qiang communities, explore their mysterious castles, long-lasting customs, individual cultures…..etc. Specially, traditional Qiang embroidery has grown to be a fashion icon in international platforms, showed its beauty with HERMES, Kipling, ShuUemura, Starbucks……

Qiang music is distinctive, with a unique flute that is repeatedly mentioned in ancient Chinese records, especially in classical poems. We can arrange for you to experience a traditional music performance, and if you wish, learn how to play this ancient instrument.

Do you want to learn the story of Qiang people? How their life evolve from past to now?

Qiang cultural experiences available at our studios in Chengdu and original habitats.

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